Former New Orleans general manager Trajan Langdon has sparked intrigue by expressing his interest in Michael Blackstone. He's the Pelicans' vice president of basketball administration and is a potential candidate for Detroit's new general manager.
Langdon, Detroit's recently hired president of basketball operations, made a significant front-office move by releasing the former general manager, Troy Weaver. The staff move was the first of his efforts to restore and rebuild the Pistons brand in the NBA.New Orleans hired Blackstone in 2019 to work under David Griffin and alongside Langdon as the Pelicans rebuilt their team.
Blackstone's commitment to the NBA is evident in his career choices. After a two-year stint at Shapiro Negotiations, he returned to the league as the Atlanta Hawks assistant general manager, a role that further solidified his dedication to the sport. Blackstone's commitment continued as he left Atlanta to become a partner at Performance Methods for seven years and later a managing partner at Work Unfiltered.